A bill in the South Carolina Senate would make it illegal for new drivers to use a cellphone, the Aiken Standard reports. Additionally, the bill would ban drivers of any age from using a cellphone while traveling in a school zone.
Details of the Bill
The bill proposed by Sen. Vince Sheheen, D-Kershaw, would prohibit people with beginner’s permits or restricted driver’s licenses from operating a motor vehicle while using a cellphone or text-messaging device. Further, drivers would be prohibited from using a cellphone or text-messaging device while traveling through a school zone when the warning lights are on.
The Senate has debated cellphone and texting bans in the past. Last year a similar bill received approval from a Senate committee but failed to pass the full Senate. This bill, however, mainly targets inexperienced drivers.
If the proposal becomes law, violators could be forced to pay a $500 fine. It is one of a number of proposals in the House and Senate that address the issue of distracted driving, according to HandsFreeInfo.com.
South Carolina is one of six states that does not have any statewide law against texting while driving. However, a number of cities, including Columbia, Clemson, Beaufort and Sumter have local laws banning the practice.
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